A group of 3500 Japanese prisoners of war leaves Borneo with an American ship

A group of 3500 Japanese prisoners of war leaves Borneo with an American ship

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Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video details the gradual repatriation of Japanese prisoners of war from Indonesia. It shows a transport from a collection camp in Balikpapan, Borneo, heading to the harbor. A Liberty ship provided by the Americans carries 3500 prisoners at a time. Subtitles are contributed by the Amara.org community.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is happening to the Japanese prisoners of war in Indonesia?

They are being transferred to Europe.

They are being kept in Indonesia permanently.

They are being gradually returned to Japan.

They are being sent to other countries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the transport heading from the collection camp?

To the mountains

To the city center

To the harbor

To the airport

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of ship is used to transport the prisoners?

A Liberty ship

A battleship

A cruise ship

A cargo ship

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many prisoners are transported at once on the Liberty ship?

1500

4500

2500

3500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided the Liberty ship for the transport?

The Dutch

The Americans

The Australians

The British